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Mft1552 meter acting up

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  • 08-03-2020 1:15pm
    #1
    Podge201
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    Anyone had a problem with insulation resistance not working on their meter? Shows the 500ma when applying the test button. I have checked and verified that the four fuses are good.


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    Podge201
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    Just a follow up on this, I sent it off to megger in the UK and said it cost £250 to repair and calibrate. Is it worth spending this money on it?


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    2011
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    If it doesn't fail again it is worth the money. I found Megger to be a good make but my personal preference has always been Fluke.


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    meercat
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    Podge201 wrote: »
    Just a follow up on this, I sent it off to megger in the UK and said it cost £250 to repair and calibrate. Is it worth spending this money on it?

    How old are the testers.
    How much is p&p
    What cost is a new meter (and an alternative make)


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    Risteard81
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    I much prefer Megger. However I understood that the 1500 series was no longer supported so I am surprised that they offered a repair on it. The rotary switches are ther most common failure with them.


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    meercat
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    https://www.test-meter.co.uk/metrel-mi3000-easi-plus-multifunction-tester/

    I have one of these and it’s an excellent piece of kit for the price.


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    Syncpolice
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    meercat wrote: »
    https://www.test-meter.co.uk/metrel-mi3000-easi-plus-multifunction-tester/

    I have one of these and it’s an excellent piece of kit for the price.

    I see they do a pass and fail for their Zs , Ze here

    Can that be setup for our regs


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    meercat
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    Syncpolice wrote: »
    I see they do a pass and fail for their Zs , Ze here

    Can that be setup for our regs

    Yeah. No issues


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    Podge201
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    I declined getting a repair, I'll put that cost towards buying a new one now. I have a lend of a meter for a while due to the Chinese virus and another company I work with after downscaling.
    I'll probably get a new megger or fluke.


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    Risteard81
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    The 1741 is great. And I have arranged for it to be upgraded to a 1741+. But it's not such a great time to be sending it away now in case the factory is shut for a while and I can't get it back.


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